[john garfield]

...trained with a different mind-set than Americans? Also, how's it vary from Latin 'n Eastern Euros?

 

[Michael]

Well for one thing they dont seem to give as much credence to an Amateur pedigree than do Americans and Europeans, and they seem to be matched tough from a young age. But then again a lot of latin fighters share this trait aswell...

 

[Flea Man]

Obviously most top Thai professionals come from Muay Thai.

 

[DrMo]

Its a sweeping generalisation, but a lot of them seem to have a kamikaze spirit & are ridiculously brave.

Maybe its a cultural thing or an innaccurate observation by me, I dunno.

 

[Flea Man]

I coukd give you plenty of Jap's that fit the bill there. Shibata, Saijo, Harada, Oguma, Ebihara, Hasegawa, all able to spring ibto that Kamikaze kill mode.

I can also think of instances for all of them where it's backfired :lol:

 

[john garfield]

Its a sweeping generalisation, but a lot of them seem to have a kamikaze spirit & are ridiculously brave.

Maybe its a cultural thing or an innaccurate observation by me, I dunno.

That's the big thing I notice first, DM

 

[Chatty]

Maybes they are nurtured to go for the kill more, be exciting and win in the most destructive way.

I think they take losing a lot harder in other cultures. not that it matters that they lose but they suffer more indignity if they don't put everything they have into it whereas a lot of westerners are happy just to take a paycheck sometimes.

 

[Michael]

Hasegawa seems to just spasm out whenever he thinks he has an advantage over his man in an exchange, throws a ridiculous amount of punches and just forgets his defense all together. Its great to watch though:lol: